Power House Power XP SKA 1000 User manual

Power XP SKA 1000 /1500
OPERATION MANUAL

Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of an Power XP SKA 1000 / 1500
series Portable Power Station. Both the SKA 1000 and the SKA 1500 units are designed to
give you many years of reliable service, providing power where you need it, whenever you
need it.
Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the safe operation of these powerful units.
Your time invested here will assure years of hassle-free performance.
TAKE A TOUR
Take a moment and locate the various inputs and outputs found on your unit and
illustrated below.
At the heart of your Power XP Portable Power Station, are the
Lithium Iron Phosphate power cells that comprise the battery
pack. Protected and regulated by a sophisticated BMS battery
management system, coupled with a DC control module and
inverter, is housed in a high-strength aluminum alloy shell.
Even the limited plastics used on the case are fire resistant to
UL 94 standards, rated V-0.
The unit is protected by a robust self-contained security system
that includes; a state of the art Battery Management System (BMS).
The result is a strong, safe, lightweight and powerful source of
power for your life!
GETTING STARTED
Unpack your Power XP
Portable Power Station. In
addition to this manual,
you will see the following
packaged with your unit.
1. USB-A 18W X 2
2. SOLAR PANEL INPUT
3. AC ADAPTER INPUT
4. USB-C 60W X 2
5. USB BUTTON
6. DISPLAY SCREEN
7. TOUCH SENSING
8. AC EXCHANGE BUTTON
9. DC5521 X 2
10.CIGAR SOCKET
11.DC BUTTON
12. HANDLE
13. AC OUTPUT X 2
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ADAPTER (STANDARD)
MC4 TO ANDERSON CABLE
(STANDARD)
POWER CORD (STANDARD)
CAR CHARGER

CHARGE UP
First, check the charge state of your new unit. Simply press the AC On/Off button and the
screen will light up with the percentage of charge stored in the unit. For safety in transport,
the units are charged to no more than 30% of capacity when leaving the factory, so your
first step is to fully charge your power station.
You can accomplish this through using the standard AC wall charger that plugs into any
standard wall outlet and into the 4-pin plug on the units’ face, marked “In”. If you purchased
solar panels, you can connect them to the Anderson connectors on the units face using the
conversion cable supplied. The MC4 plug will interface with virtually any solar panel. For
faster charging, you can hook up multiple solar panels simultaneously, (up to 500W) using
the optional solar expansion cable and additional solar 4 panel kits available at
www.power-xp.com.
You can also charge the unit using the car adapter that will plug into your vehicle’s utility
port. (Best if your vehicle is running to avoid draining your vehicle battery)
You can charge your unit with either solar panels or the car charger while you are using it!
CONTROL DISPLAY PANEL
The easy-to-read LED control panel gives you real time status information about your unit.
Through this screen you can view; percentage of available battery power, input power wattage
level from the charging selected, output power displayed in watts, the AC power frequency, DC
output status, the unit’s temperature, and the solar status if you have attached solar panels.
NIGHT VISION
A fantastic feature of these units is the Night Vision mode. At
night, it is now easy to check the unit’s status by simply placing
the palm of your hand across the screen.
The unit will “see” you and turn on the lighting on the front
panel. This eliminates searching for power buttons in the dark.
The light will remain on for 30 seconds and turn off if nothing is
plugged in and no controls were turned on to work.
Plug a device in, select an output and the light will dim. When
you are finished, simply click the power button in use and the
unit will turn off both the power and the light.
OUTPUT SECTION |AC
On the back panel of your unit, you will see two standard 3 pin AC outlets. These access the
pure sine wave AC power the unit delivers. Before you plug in and go, here is a word about
frequency. Without going into minute detail, you should know this basic information.
Here in North America, our AC (Alternating Current) is delivered to us at 60 cycles per
second, or 60 Hz (Hertz). Nearly all the devices we use operate on that 110V 60Hz. In many
other countries where 220V or 240V is what is delivered, a lower HZ rating of 50HZ is used.
Your unit is versatile, it can do both!
The factory setting for the North American models is 110V 60Hz. Before plugging in, verify
that this is the case on the screen. It’s easy to check, simply press the AC on/off button, and
the AC frequency will show in the upper right-hand portion on your screen. It is very
important for proper operation of your devices that this setting is accurate.
If you need to change the frequency and voltage setting, follow these simple instructions.
1. With nothing plugged in, press the AC ON/OFF button and hold for 10 seconds.
The AC function will turn off.
2. Release the button and depress it again. Your new setting will appear on the screen.
If your power station detects and abnormal conditions, overload, faulty cables, short circuit or
overheating, the protections mode will automatically kick in and shut the unit down. Should
this occur, remove the devices from the unit and it will function normally. (Identify and
eliminate any abnormality.)
Now you are ready to plug in whatever device you like according to the parameters of your
device. Remember, you can charge your unit from Solar panels or the car charger while you
are using it!
Adapter Charging
Solar Charging
Car Adapter Charging

OUTPUT SECTION |DC
Your Power XP Portable Power Station offers two distinct DC output selections; USB which
has two USB Type A sockets and two USB Type C sockets that can be used simultaneously,
and the DC 12V 120W outputs that feature two standard DC sockets and one utility type
socket. Each section has it’s own ON/OFF switch.
While the USB side is set up for your mobile phones and tablet type devices, the DC 12V
side is specifically geared for applications associated with 12V batteries. Any device or
appliance designed to run in your car, truck, or RV that needs 12V can be powered here.
Use the optional Alligator Car Cable to charge your car, boat, or lawn tractor battery. It is
available at www.powerhouse2.com along with all other available accessories.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM
One of the many internal intelligent protection systems built into your unit is temperature
control. As you know, one of the byproducts of generating power is heat. It is completely
normal and safe. Should the internal temperature of the unit exceed 45°C (113°F), the
internal cooling fan will turn on to circulate air through the unit, cooling it down. When you
hear the fan turn on or off, it is part of normal operation. You will see the unit’s temperature
readout on the display screen.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
The Power XP SKA 1000 and SKA 1500 Portable Power Stations are powerful electrical
storage modules. Improper usage risks electric shock or injury. Follow all directions when
using these units.
1. Please read and retain this instructional manual.
2. This device is for adult use only. Not for use by children. Adult supervision is required
when children are present.
3. Do not insert any foreign objects into or attempt to open this device.
4. Use only recommended and compatible accessories with these units or risk personal
injury, shock or fire.
5. Do not modify or tamper with the battery pack.
6. Do not use any frayed or broken cables with this unit.
7. Do not disassemble this unit. Contact Powerhouse Two if service is required. Opening
the unit will void the warranty.
8. In the event of a malfunction, disconnect all cables from the unit.
9. Store and operate the unit in a clean, dry, temperature-controlled environment. Avoid
high humidity and moisture.
10.If the unit is to be stored for long periods of time, charge and discharge the unit every 3
months to ensure proper service life.
11.People who have implanted pacemakers should avoid direct contact with Battery Power
Stations and chargers to avoid the unlikely event of signal disruption. Cell phones,
power stations, and any electromagnetic devices should be kept a minimum of 6 inches
away from a pacemaker.
12.If abused, it is possible that liquid could leak from the battery pack. Should this occur,
do not touch. If it comes in contact with your skin, wash with soap and water. Seek
medical attention if eye contact occurs.
13.Do not use flammable gases or liquids, such as pesticides, alcohol, gasoline etc. near
the machine to avoid possible fire hazard.
SKA1500 SKA 1000
Battery System Battery Voltage 28.8V 22.4V
Battery Type LiFePo4 LiFePo4
Cycle Life 6000 Cycles 6000 cycles
Capacity 48 Ah 48 Ah
AC Output Continuous Output 1500 Watt 1000 Watt
Peak Output 3000 Watt 2000 Watt
Output Voltage 110V or 220V 110V or 220V
Frequency Range 50Hz/60Hz Switchable 50Hz/60Hz Switchable
Watt Hour 1380 WH Pure Sine Wave 1075WH Pure Sine Wave
Input Voltage 36 VDC 32 VDC
Solar 18-80 VDC 500W max. 18-80 VDC 500W max.
Weight 33 lbs. 24 lbs.
Temperature Range -4°F to 104°F -4°F to 104°F
Technical Data

LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of one year
from the date of purchase to the original purchaser. For warranty service, contact
Powerhouse Two Inc at [email protected]
The warranty does not cover damage to any equipment failures attached to the unit or any
damage from improper use or abuse. Warranty coverage is limited to repair or replacement
of the machine provided it meets the requirements set forth herein. We assume no
responsibility for external device performance or lack thereof.
The company can provide paid battery replacement service once the unit reaches the end of
its service life. Contact ser[email protected] for information.
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